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Swordfish

Swordfish from Joey's Bar and Restaurant on Chandler Street in Worcester, MA

Swordfish from Joey's Bar and Restaurant on Chandler Street in Worcester, MA

Driving along Chandler Street, Joey’s Bar and Grill is a place that if you did not know was there one may sadly miss this tucked away gem. However, every time I go it is always busy. I was introduced to Joey’s a while back by a friend and from the first time I went, I loved it!

I enjoy sitting in the bar area, the staff is always so wonderful. I typically get the same thing when I go, because it is always that good, and I am quirky about cooking fish in my house. The new menu had altered my standard swordfish slightly, typically it was grilled but now it is “blackened,” and per usual, it was scrumptious! I ask for double veg and had the spinach and broccoli; the spinach had a great garlic sautéed flavor. The fish was cooked to perfection, juicy, flavorful with just the right amount of “blackened”. I also am a fan of their sangria, very tasty for a perfect summer night.

In the past, I have ordered the ribs for an appetizer; these are fall off the bone tender with amazing flavors, a must try!  I frequent Joey’s quite often and highly recommend.  -LB

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Steakhouse Burger

Steakhouse Burger from Joey's on Chandler Street in Worcester, MA

Steakhouse Burger from Joey's on Chandler Street in Worcester, MA

Burgers are a standard when it comes to American dining. In fact, even the average burger can be both satisfying and enjoyable without having to re-create the wheel. Joey’s Bar and Grill goes beyond its advantageous menu and has a small section dedicated to this American staple. With options like the Juicy Lucy it was hard to decide where my palate was going.

I am biased; anything with blue cheese is going to peak my interest, which is why I had to choose the steakhouse burger. Eight ounces of Angus beef topped with blue cheese, crispy onion strings, vine ripe tomatoes, crisp iceberge wedge lettuce, served on a brioche roll. I was not disappointed, the perfectly seasoned beef (a perfect medium rare) was almost secondary to the heaping pile of blue cheese. Topped with a lightly battered, crispy onion strings, the flavors came together perfectly to turn a standard into something more.

The side of pickles and the option for sweet potato french fries made this $10 dish a fulfilling meal. I look forward to returning to see if I am able to force myself to go beyond the burger and enjoy what my fellow foodies enjoyed. -LV